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Rhondda Cynon Taf planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Also known as RCT.Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Rhondda Cynon Taf website

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
37,763Searchable applications
508Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 35,068 approved or refused records
4,352Refused applications

30,716 approved · 4,352 refused · 1,276 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Apr 2002 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning information Planning ApplicationsLocal plan Revised Local Development Plan 2022 - 2037Pre-application advice Planning - Pre-application advice

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas16 mapped area records
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More application records

  1. Decided15/1211/TPO

    TPO No (10) 1952 - Oak tree 30% reduction of canopy over garden, Beech tree, removal of lower limb by 50% overhanging shed, Oak tree (under storey), removal of 2 limbs by 30% overhanging shed, Sycamore, Beech and Oak tree removal of overhanging branches up to 100mm diameter.

    16 The Grove Glyncoch Pontypridd CF37 3BQ

    Received 7 Sept 2015
  2. Decided15/1210/TPO

    To remove limb from Oak tree which is encroaching on my property.

    Land Rear Of 18-19 Cynan Close Beddau CF38 2TL

    Received 7 Sept 2015
  3. Decided15/1216/CPRO

    Rear single storey extension to property.

    5A Cardiff Road Llantrisant Pontyclun CF72 8DG

    Received 8 Sept 2015
  4. Decided15/1215/FUL

    Single storey rear extension

    Shabby Chic 50 Talbot Road Talbot Green Pontyclun CF72 8AF

    Received 1 Sept 2015
  5. Decided15/1213/FUL

    A new underground gas pipeline to bring natural gas from the existing national transmission system gas pipeline, at a point near the A4061, at which an above ground installation and vehicle access will be developed, to a point on Main Avenue to connect to and facilitate development authorised by the Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015.

    Units 1 - 4 Hirwaun Industrial Estate (Land At And South Of) Main Avenue Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9UY

    Received 7 Sept 2015
  6. Decided15/1214/FUL

    Construct new front and rear facing dormers in roof

    49 Whiterock Avenue Graigwen Pontypridd CF37 2EL

    Received 28 Aug 2015
  7. Decided15/1212/FUL

    Works on the Nant Y Bwlch watercourse, retaining structures, fencing and 2 no. store/potting sheds and associated landscaping, and change of use from river banking (Nant y Bwlch) for the extension of garden curtilage (retrospective application).

    Land To The Rear Of Brookwood Foundry Road Hirwaun Aberdare CF44 9RA

    Received 7 Sept 2015
  8. Decided15/1209/RVOC

    Variation of Condition 2 of Application Ref: 15/0372 to change the route the site is to be accessed, as shown in the Traffic Management Plan.

    Bwllfa Farm Nant-Y-Gwyddon Road Gelli Pentre CF41 7NY

    Received 28 Aug 2015
  9. Decided15/1208/FUL

    Construction of 2 No. retail units (Class A3) with modifications to the car parking layout.

    Riverside Retail Park Ffordd Tirwaun Cwmbach Aberdare CF44 0AH

    Received 26 Aug 2015
  10. Decided15/1463/NMA

    Application for a non-material amendment to previously approved application 08/1704/10 to the garage and the first floor screen

    Panorama C The Former Beech Tree Country Club Penycoedcae Road Penycoedcae Pontypridd CF37 1PU

    Received 4 Nov 2015
  11. Decided15/1469/FUL

    First floor extension above existing garage.

    5 Campton Place Beddau Pontypridd CF38 2RT

    Received 4 Nov 2015
  12. Decided15/1461/FUL

    Remove flat roof over single storey extension and replace with pitched roof.

    Amberley 1 Y Parc Groes-Faen Pontyclun CF72 8NP

    Received 5 Nov 2015
  13. Decided15/1459/FUL

    Public realm works including reconfiguration of car parking, traffic calming works, boundary treatment renewal, landscaping and other associated works.

    Area Along Manor Court Abbey Court And Part Of Cae Fardre Church Village Pontypridd CF38 1DW

    Received 30 Oct 2015
  14. Decided15/1435/NMA

    Application for a non-material amendment to previously approved application 15/0320 to allow for a roller shutter door.

    11 Hannah Street Porth CF39 9PU

    Received 28 Oct 2015
  15. Decided15/1434/FUL

    New shop fronts and access ramp.

    The Grange Garage Lewis Street Aberaman Aberdare CF44 6PY

    Received 28 Oct 2015
  16. Decided15/1387/FUL

    Completion of Unit 1 approved under planning reference 10/0619/10 for A3/B1 and B8 uses including the provision of additional car parking area.(Amended description 19/11/15)

    Land Adjacent To Unit 8 Llantrisant Business Park Llantrisant Pontyclun CF72 8LF

    Received 12 Oct 2015
  17. Withdrawn15/1386/OUT

    Outline planning application for the construction of medical centre and residential development (150 units), open space and landscaping improvements and associated works.

    Land At CWM Uchaf Farm Heol Dowlais Efail Isaf Pontypridd CF38 1BD

    Received 12 Oct 2015
  18. Decided15/1332/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 12 of planning permission 14/0443/10 - Design Details.

    Land At School Street Maerdy Road Maerdy Ferndale CF43 4BA

    Received 29 Sept 2015
  19. Decided15/1331/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 11 of Planning Permission 14/0443/10 - Vehicular Access.

    Land At School Street Maerdy Road Maerdy Ferndale CF43 4BA

    Received 29 Sept 2015
  20. Decided15/1338/FUL

    Change of use of land and the provision of self storage units in association with the use of the adjacent business together with new boundary fence and retaining gabion basket walls.(Amended description, location and submission of a Design and Access Statement received 12/11/15)

    Land Adjacent To Rhondda Self Storage Dinas Road Tonypandy CF40 1JQ

    Received 2 Oct 2015
  21. Decided15/1253/FUL

    Construction of a detached dwelling with garage.

    Land Adjoining Heulwen Deg Rock Cottages Graigwen Pontypridd CF37 2EF

    Received 11 Sept 2015
  22. Decided15/1252/FUL

    Extensions to ground and first floor

    35 Clos Caradog Llantwit Fardre Pontypridd CF38 2DQ

    Received 8 Sept 2015
  23. Decided15/1207/FUL

    Convert ground floor commercial unit into 3 residential flats

    The Eagle Southall Street Brynna Pontyclun CF72 9QH

    Received 25 Aug 2015
  24. Decided15/1206/ADV

    Internally illuminated advert sign to front elevation (retrospective).

    Showcase Cinemas Heol Yr Odyn Treforest Industrial Estate Taffs Well Cardiff CF15 7QX

    Received 25 Aug 2015

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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